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LATEST UPDATE 2026

The Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Examination (VITEEE) 2026 application form has been released. The VITEEE 2026 exam is tentatively scheduled for April 28 to May 3, 2026, for admissions to undergraduate engineering programs at Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT). Online applications opened in October 2025 and close on March 31, 2026, with results expected in the second week of May 2026

IMPORTANT DATES

Vellore Institute of Technology has released the VITEEE 2026 exam dates on its official website. The schedule includes important events such as registration, application deadlines, admit card release, examination dates, result declaration, and counselling. Candidates are advised to refer to the table below for the complete and updated VITEEE 2026 exam timeline.

Events

Dates

Release of the Application form (Online)

October 24, 2025

Last Date to submit the Application Form

March 31, 2026

Release of Admit Card

3nd week of April 2026

Date of Examination 

April 28 to May 03, 2026

Declaration of Result

2nd week of May 2026

Counselling

2nd week of May 2026

PROGRAM OFFERED

The VITEEE 2026 is a national-level computer-based entrance examination conducted for admission to four-year B.Tech programs offered at VIT campuses in Vellore, Chennai, Bhopal, and Amaravati.


Core B.Tech Programs Offered (Representative List):

  1. Computer Science and Engineering (CSE):Core, specialized with AI/ML, Data Science, Cyber Security, Blockchain, Software Engineering.
  2. Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE):Including IoT, Biomedical, Embedded Systems.
  3. Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE).
  4. Mechanical Engineering:Including Robotics, Mechatronics, CAD/CAM.
  5. Civil Engineering.
  6. Chemical Engineering & Biotechnology.
  7. Information Technology

TOP COLLEGES & SEATS

For VITEEE 2026, the VIT Vellore campus continues to be the most preferred option, followed by VIT Chennai, VIT Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh), and VIT Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh). VIT Vellore consistently secures strong national and international rankings, particularly in Engineering & Technology and Computer Science (CSE) disciplines.

Top VITEEE-Accepting Colleges/Campuses:

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) (Vellore): The primary and most prestigious campus, offering numerous B.Tech specializations.

VIT Chennai: Another strong campus within the VIT network.

VIT Bhopal: Offers B.Tech programs.

VIT-AP (Amaravati): A newer campus also offering B.Tech programs. 


Other Notable Institutions Accepting VITEEE Scores:

Amity University, Noida: A recognized private university.

Chandigarh University, Chandigarh: A highly-ranked private institution.

UPES, Dehradun (University of Petroleum and Energy Studies): Known for energy and related fields.

MSRUAS (MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences), Bangalore: Another well-regarded private university. 

Seats

The VITEEE 2026 seat intake differs by campus and programme, with thousands of seats distributed across VIT Vellore, Chennai, Amaravati (VIT-AP), and Bhopal. However, competition remains intense—particularly for CSE, where an estimated 2.5 lakh+ applicants may compete for around 5,000 CSE seats across all campuses.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for VITEEE 2026, candidates must visit the official website viteee.vit.ac.in and complete the online registration using their basic details. After logging in, they need to fill out the application form with personal and academic information, select their preferred test cities, upload the required photograph and signature, and pay the application fee (approximately INR 1,350 for general category). Once the application is submitted, applicants must book their exam slot through the Online Test Booking System (OTBS) before the deadline, which is tentatively around March 31, 2026, for exams scheduled in late April or early May.

The application form has to be filled in online mode. Follow the below-mentioned steps to fill out the application form.

Step 1: VITEEE 2025 Registration – Go to the official website and click on the new registration link for B.Tech admissions. Candidates have to enter the required details such as name, date of birth, gender, mobile number, email ID, and nationality. The authority will send the login ID and password to the registered email id of the candidates.

Step 2: Photograph and Signature Uploading – Candidates have to upload their photograph and signature. 

Step 3: VITEEE Application Fee Payment – Candidates have to pay the application fee through net banking/Credit Card/Debit Card.

The application fee of INR 1350 (inclusive of GST) – for general candidates has to be paid via Net-banking/Credit/Debit card/Paytm. NRI students will have to pay 90 USD online using a credit card.

Step 4: Final Submission – Before submitting the application form, candidates should check all the provided details on the application form for VITEEE. Download and take a printout of the filled-in application form.

EXAM CENTERS

The VITEEE 2026 exam centres are the cities in which VIT will conduct the entrance examination. Candidates are given the option to select their preferred exam centres for VITEEE 2026 from the list provided below.

State

Exam Centres

Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Port Blair

Andra Pradesh

Amaravati (AP), Anantapur, Eluru, Kurnool, Nellore, Rajamahendravaram, Srikakulam, Tirupati, Visakhapatnam

Arunachal Pradesh

Naharlagun

Assam

Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Silchar

Bihar

Bhagalpur, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna

Chhattisgarh

Bhilai, Bilaspur, Raipur

Delhi

Delhi

Goa

Mapusa

Gujarat

Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara

Haryana

Faridabad, Gurgaon, Hissar, Kurukshetra

Himachal Pradesh

Shimla

Jammu & Kashmir

Jammu, Srinagar

Jharkhand

Bokaro, Dhanbad, Jamshedpur, Ranchi

Karnataka

Bangalore, Hubli, Mangalore, Mysuru

Kerala

Ernakulam, Kannur,, Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur

Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal, Gwalior, Jabalpur

Maharashtra

Amravati, Aurangabad, Latur, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nashik, Pune, Thane

Manipur

Imphal

Meghalaya

Shillong

Mizoram

Aizwal

Nagaland

Kohima

Orissa

Berhampur, Bhubaneshwar, Rourkela

Pondicherry

Pondicherry

Punjab

Amritsar, Bathinda, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Pathankot, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (Mohali)

Rajasthan

Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Udaipur

Sikkim

Gangtok

Tamil Nadu

Chennai, Coimbatore, Kumbakonam, Madurai, Salem, Tiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli, Vellore

Telangana

Hyderabad, Karim Nagar, Khammam, Nalgonda, Warangal,

Tripura

Agartala

Uttar Pradesh

Agra, Aligarh, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Ghaziabad, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mathura, Meerut, Moradabad, Prayagraj, Noida, Varanasi

Uttarakhand

Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorke

West Bengal

Durgapur, Kolkata, Siliguri, Asansol

EXAM CENTERS ABROAD

  1. Dubai
  2. Kuwait
  3. Muscat
  4. Qatar
  5. Kuala Lumpur
  6. Singapore

ADMIT CARD

The VITEEE 2026 admit card is likely to be issued in April 2026, about one to two weeks before the tentative exam window of April 28 to May 3, 2026. Candidates can download it from the official website viteee.vit.ac.in after completing slot booking by logging in with their email ID and password. The admit card is a mandatory document containing key exam details, so applicants must book their slots in advance and carefully verify all information after downloading.

1 – Visit the official website.

2 – Click on ‘VITEEE Admit Card’. 

3 – Enter the Application Number and Password and click on the ‘Login’.

4 – VITEEE admits card will be displayed on the screen once you log in.

5 – Take a printout of the same and keep it safe.

EXAM RESULT

The VITEEE 2026 results are anticipated to be declared during the second week of May 2026. Candidates will be able to access their results on the official website (viteee.vit.ac.in) by logging in with their credentials. The result will include key details such as your All India Rank (AIR), total score, and percentile, which are essential for B.Tech admissions. It is advised to carefully review the result for any errors or discrepancies and report them immediately if found. Shortlisted candidates should begin preparing for the upcoming counseling process based on their obtained All India Rank.

1 – Go to the official website.

2 – Click on the result link.

3 – Candidates will have to provide their VITEEE application number and password.

4 – Next, the candidates will have to click the “Submit” button.

5 – VITEEE result will be displayed on the screen.

6 – Candidates can download it and take a printout for future reference.

COUNSELLING PROCESS & CUTOFFS

The VITEEE 2025 counselling and admissions are already completed (results were declared on May 3, 2025), so the figures below represent the actual reported closing ranks from reliable sources based on 2025 counselling trends (primarily for VIT Vellore and VIT Chennai, the most sought-after campuses). These are approximate and vary slightly by round/category/specialization.

Expected General Rank Ranges

Top ranks (500–2,500): Typically require 90–113+ marks, making candidates eligible for Category 1 or 2 seats at VIT Vellore in top branches.

Mid ranks (2,500–8,500): Usually correspond to 60–90+ marks, with chances of securing CSE/IT under Category 2 or 3 at VIT Chennai or VIT Bhopal.

Lower ranks (10,000+): Candidates may still obtain CSE/IT seats at VIT Chennai, Bhopal, or Amaravati, or opt for other engineering branches.

Branch & Campus Specifics (Expected Closing Ranks)

CSE (VIT Vellore): Around 8,000 (closer to 1,000 for Category 1).

IT (VIT Vellore): Around 13,000.

CSE (VIT Chennai): Under 4,000 (88+ marks).

Biotech/Bioeng (VIT Vellore): Around 30,000.

Biotech/Bioeng (VIT Chennai): Around 45,000. 

Counselling Process

VIT University will commence the VITEEE counselling process. Qualified candidates will have to register and participate in the VITEEE counselling for admission into the participating institutes. VITEEE counselling will be held online and the process will consist of registration, choice filling, seat allotment, and confirmation of admission. VIT seat allotment will be done based on ranks, preference, and seat availability. If the candidates are not able to confirm their admission before the final date, then their candidature will be cancelled.

OVERVIEW

Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Examination (VITEEE) is conducted for admission to undergraduate engineering programmes in VIT group of Institutions. VIT has introduced many innovations in academic processes that add value to every student. FFCS (Fully Flexible Credit System), PBL (Project Based Learning) for better learning, fully digitized academic portals that assist students in equipping themselves for market places, Hackathons / Makeathons as part of curriculum exercise which kindles the interest and the curiosity of students, which molds them to be better problem solvers.

Particulars

Details

Exam Name

Vellore Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Examination or VITEEE

Conducting Authority

Vellore Institute of Technology

Admission Purpose

Admission to Undergraduate (Be/Btech) Program

Exam Level

University Level Entrance

Application Mode

Online

Exam Date

April 28 to May 3, 2026

Official website

viteee.vit.ac.in

SELECTION PROCESS

1. Selection is based on the rank secured in VITEEE-2026 through Computer Based Test (CBT)

2. Selected candidates can participate in online counseling based on their ranking. They can give options for specific campus, programme and category of fees. Allotment will be based on the rank obtained and available options.

3. VIT will verify the eligibility of candidates after completing the tuition fee payment on or before the stipulated date. Candidates are required to produce documents while reporting to the campus or as and when asked for, by the Office of Admissions. Provisional Admission offered during counselling will be valid ONLY if the eligibility is fulfilled. 

EXAM SYLLABUS

The VITEEE 2026 syllabus includes important topics from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology, English, and Aptitude. Key areas cover Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, Calculus, and Coordinate Geometry, along with general English and logical reasoning in the Aptitude section. Focusing on these subjects will help candidates strengthen their preparation and improve performance in the entrance examination.

The syllabus for VITEEE is given below:


Physics

TOPIC

WEIGHTAGE

Mechanics and Properties of Matter

35 Q

Electrostatics

Current Electricity & Magnetic Effects of Electric Current

Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current

Optics

Dual Nature of Radiation, Atomic & Nuclear Physics

Semiconductor Devices and their Applications

Chemistry

TOPIC

WEIGHTAGE

Physical Chemistry

35 Q

Inorganic and Material Chemistry

Analytical Chemistry

Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry

Properties and Chemistry of Functionalized Organic Compounds

Organic Nitrogen Compounds

Biomolecules and Polymers

Mathematics

TOPIC

WEIGHTAGE

Matrices and their Applications

40 Q

Trigonometry and Complex Numbers

Analytical Geometry of two dimensions

Vector Algebra

Analytical Geometry of Three Dimensions

Differential Calculus

Integral Calculus and its Applications

Differential Equations

Probability Distributions

Discrete Mathematics

Biology

TOPIC

WEIGHTAGE

Taxonomy

40 Q

Cell and Molecular Biology

Reproduction

Genetics and evolution

Human health and diseases

Biochemistry

Plant physiology

Human physiology

Biotechnology and its applications

Biodiversity, ecology and environment

English

TOPIC

WEIGHTAGE

Reading comprehension: Short passages

5 Q

Grammar and Pronunciation

Aptitude Topic

TOPIC

WEIGHTAGE

Data Interpretation

10 Q

Data Sufficiency

Syllogism

Number Series, Coding and Decoding

Clocks, Calendars, and DirectionsA



EXAM PATTERN

The duration of the examination will be 2 hours and 30 minutes. All questions will be Multiple Choice Questions and one mark for the right answer and zero for the wrong answer. There will be a total of 125 questions divided into the section Maths/Biology (40 questions), Physics (35 questions), Chemistry (35 questions), Aptitude (10 questions), and English (5 questions). The question paper will be in English only.

Test Mode

Name of Test

No. of Questions

Seperate Time/Total Time

Objective Type Online Computer Based Test

Physics

35 Q

2 hours 30 minutes

Chemistry

35 Q

Mathematics/Biology

40 Q

English

05 Q

Aptitude

10 Q

Total Section = 5

Total question = 125 Ques

MPCEA – Candidates appearing in MPCEA in VITEEE (Mathematics/ Physics/ Chemistry/ English/ Aptitude) are eligible for all the B.Tech. Degree programmes.

BPCEA – Candidates appearing in BPCEA in VITEEE (Biology/ Physics/ Chemistry/ English/ Aptitude) are eligible only for B.Tech. Bio- stream Degree programmes as below.

1. B.Tech. Biotechnology (VIT – Vellore)

2. B.Tech. Computer Science and Engineering (Bioinformatics), (VIT – Vellore)

3. B.Tech. Electronics and Communication Engineering (Biomedical Engineering), (VIT – Vellore)

4. B.Tech. Bioengineering (VIT – Bhopal)

5. B.Tech. Computer Science and Engineering (Health Informatics), (VIT – Bhopal)

6. B.Tech. Health Science Technology (VIT – Vellore)


Mode of Examination

VITEEE Examination will be held as an Online Computer Based Test.


Medium of Examination

Question Paper for VITEEE Examination will be available only in English.


Marking Scheme

1. No negative marks for wrong answers.

2. All questions are multiple-choice questions (MCQ).

3. Only one of the four responses is correct.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The VITEEE 2026 eligibility criteria define the required academic qualifications and age limits for admission to VIT’s B.Tech programmes. Candidates are advised to check and confirm their eligibility before applying to prevent any risk of disqualification.

Nationality

The applicant for VITEEE should be a Resident / Non-Resident Indian National / OCI / PIO Holder.

NRI applicants can directly apply under ‘NRI Category’ through NRI application form.

Foreign applicants who studied/studying abroad can apply directly through the International application form. (Will be available shortly)


Age Limit

Candidates whose date of birth falls on or after 1st July 2004 are eligible to apply for VITEEE-2026.

The date of birth as recorded in the High School / SSC / X Certificate will be considered authentic.

Applicants should produce this certificate in original as proof of their age at the time of counselling/admission, failing which their candidacy for admission will be disqualified.

Education Qualification

Candidates appearing for the VITEEE-2026 should have either completed or shall be appearing in any one of the following qualifying examinations in 2026

1. The final examination of the 10+2 system, conducted by any recognized Central/ State Board, such as the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi; Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations or any other Board accepted by VIT as equivalent to 10+2 examination.

2. Intermediate or two-year Pre-University Examination conducted by a recognized Board/ University.

3. General Certificate Education (GCE) examination (London/Cambridge/Srilanka) at the Advanced (A) level.

4. High School Certificate Examination of the Cambridge University/Pearson Edexcel regulated by UK For PCM : Physics & Mathematics – A Level/ Chemistry – A/AS Level and English – A/AS Level
For PCB : Physics & Biology – A Level/ Chemistry – A/AS Level and English – A/AS Level

5. High School Certificate Examination of the International Baccalaureate Diploma of the International Baccalaureate Office, Geneva.
For PCM : Physics & Mathematics – HL, Chemistry – SL/HL
For PCB : Physics & Biology – HL, Chemistry – SL/HL

6. Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Institute of Open Schooling with minimum of 5 subjects as recognized by central board.

7. Applicants who have completed the Class 12 (or equivalent) examination outside India should produce an equivalence certificate to the effect that the examination they have passed is equivalent to the Class 12 Examination with grade/CGPA converted to percentage.


Note:

Candidates who have studied in Regular, Full Time and Formal Education are alone eligible to apply. Candidates who have appeared for multiple board examinations in the same academic year are not eligible.

For Indian nationals attending VITEEE 2026 is mandatory to be eligible for B.Tech. admission.

In case VITEEE 2026 gets cancelled due to natural calamities or causes beyond the control of the institute, qualifying criteria may be substituted with higher secondary marks. Applicants shall be informed accordingly.

Requirement in the Qualifying Examination

1. Applicants should be qualified for admission to collegiate education.

2. Applicants applying for the Undergraduate Engineering admission in 2026 should have passed with minimum aggregate of 60% of marks in Mathematics (M), Physics (P) and Chemistry (C) and with not less than 50% in Mathematics in the qualifying examination (+2/HSC/Intermediate). Refer admission eligiblity criteria for admission to B.Tech. programme.

3. Applicants applying for the Undergraduate Engineering admission in 2026 should have passed with minimum aggregate of 60% of marks in Biology (B), Physics (P) and Chemistry (C) and with not less than 50% of marks in Biology in the qualifying examination (+2/HSC/Intermediate). Refer admission eligiblity criteria for admission to B.Tech. programme.

4. Applicants applying for the Undergraduate Engineering admission in 2026 should have passed with minimum aggregate of 50% in Physics (P), Chemistry (C), and Mathematics (M) / Biology (B) in the qualifying examination (+2/HSC/Intermediate) for the following categories :

Applicants belonging to SC/ST

Applicants hailing from Jammu and Kashmir/ Ladakh and the Northeastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura. Certificate to prove community / nativity should be produced at the time of counselling, failing which they will not be considered for admission.


Qualifying Marks

1. Candidates appearing for the VITEEE should have secured a minimum aggregate of 60% in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics /Biology in the qualifying examination (Intermediate).

2. The average marks obtained in the subjects Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology in the qualifying examination (Intermediate) put together should be 50% for the following categories (Candidates belonging to SC/ST Community & Candidates hailing from Jammu and Kashmir / Ladakh and the North Eastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura). 

IMPORTANT DATES

Vellore Institute of Technology has released the VITEEE 2026 exam dates on its official website. The schedule includes important events such as registration, application deadlines, admit card release, examination dates, result declaration, and counselling. Candidates are advised to refer to the table below for the complete and updated VITEEE 2026 exam timeline.

Events

Dates

Release of the Application form (Online)

October 24, 2025

Last Date to submit the Application Form

March 31, 2026

Release of Admit Card

3nd week of April 2026

Date of Examination 

April 28 to May 03, 2026

Declaration of Result

2nd week of May 2026

Counselling

2nd week of May 2026